He is tube-fed and wheelchair-dependent, unable to ever walk, talk or see properly.

To give something back to the professionals who have helped him, his loved ones have organised an event to raise money for the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Newcastle’s RVI hospital.

The Oliver’s Army Fund-raising Day takes place at Druridge Bay Community Centre, Hadston, on Saturday, February 25, from 10am to 2pm.

There will be a raffle, tombola, refreshments, Oliver’s Army pens for sale and a number square (£50 winning prize), among other things.

His mum Alexandra Quennell said: “Last year we nearly lost Oliver when he suddenly became very poorly and his lung collapsed. This put Oliver on a ventilator and in hospital for the majority of a two-month period.

“A lot of this time was spent in the PICU, so we would massively appreciate people’s support in trying to raise some money for this ward that saved Oliver’s life.

“In fact, the PICU has saved Oliver’s life a number of times now.”

Last year, brave Oliver was one of three plucky youngsters to win the Matthew Phillips Child of Courage prize at the Best of Northumberland Awards.

For updates about the fund-raising event, visit the Oliver’s Army Facebook page.